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Denel SOC Ltd

Denel SOC Ltd, a prominent player in the South African defence industry, is headquartered in Pretoria, ZA. Established in 1992, the company has evolved into a key provider of advanced defence and aerospace solutions, serving both domestic and international markets. Denel's core business areas include aerospace, landward defence, and maritime systems, with a focus on innovation and technological advancement. The company is renowned for its unique offerings, such as precision-guided munitions and advanced missile systems, which set it apart in a competitive landscape. Denel has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with global defence entities and participation in major defence exhibitions. With a strong market position, Denel SOC Ltd continues to contribute to South Africa's strategic defence capabilities while fostering economic growth through job creation and skills development.

DitchCarbon Score

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11

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Public Administration industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

4

Industry Benchmark

Denel SOC Ltd's score of 11 is lower than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Denel SOC Ltd's reported carbon emissions

In 2020, Denel SOC Ltd, headquartered in South Africa (ZA), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 69,054,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 4,164,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 64,961,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. Notably, there were no reported Scope 3 emissions, which typically encompass all other indirect emissions in a company's value chain. Currently, Denel SOC Ltd has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented climate pledges or science-based targets suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of formalising its climate commitments. As the industry increasingly prioritises sustainability, Denel's future strategies will be crucial in addressing climate change and reducing emissions effectively.

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2020
Scope 1
4,164,000
Scope 2
64,961,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Denel SOC Ltd's primary industry is Public administration and defence services; compulsory social security services (75), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Denel SOC Ltd is headquartered in ZA, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Denel SOC Ltd is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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